Wealth is much more than the money. I have never considered my economic status until this assignment. I thought that wealth was much more than money, it was being able to walk, become educated, having acceptance, receiving and giving love, being thankful and having good health.
Walking. Something so simple, that we do everyday and not even realize how thankful we should be for every step we take. Each step even on cold days in the winter, where your toes are freezing. I did not come to this realization until last year around this time, when I was injured. I still remember that day, I went to the emergency room and I could not get in to see the doctor for awhile and the nurses could not even give me pain medication, because they needed to know what was wrong first. Later, we found out that I sprained my ankle, and torn some tendons and ligaments. I was supposed to be in an air cast for around six to eight weeks and then physiotherapy. It hurt to sleep, walk, bath or do everyday tasks. I needed to get better and fast, and that is what I did.
Education. Something so important, for success in life. Each division of education has their own importance and benefits. Primary education, which is the start of education, that helps throughout life, beginning with simple communication. Secondary education prepares the path to further your study and prepares the ultimate path of your future and your whole life.
Acceptance. Something easy to say, but hard to put into action. People should accept and acknowledge the past and work towards a happier and better future. It is important to be accepted by one another, no matter each other’s difference. We are all people that deserve to be happy and love life with no regrets.
Love. Something not everyone has. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves.” (1 Corinthians 13:1) I believe this bible verse describes love.
Thankful. Something everyone should express more. I am thankful for the roof over my head, with the heat that keeps me warm on these -50 degrees Celsius nights and the air condition that keeps the house cool in the hot summer days. I am thankful for the food that I consume everyday and being able to eat the food that I enjoy.
Health. Something taken for granted. Being healthy is not just eating and exercising. It is being able to breathe fresh clean air, freely walking in a safe environment, having access to free health care and our freedom.
Hi Carmel,
I really enjoyed reading your blog. You mentioned things I had never thought fit in with your socioeconomic position before such as: acceptance, walking, and love. Acceptance definitely fits in with your position in society, who accepts you and who you accept in your life. Walking and love are things we as people take for granted everyday, not thinking about the people who are not as lucky to be loved or to simply get up and walk.
The format of your writing made it easier to read and understand. One thing I would like to point out is you stated that you thought wealth was more than money, then talked about what you thought it was. I had troubles knowing whether that is still what you thought wealth is or if that is what you used to think wealth was. I would make sure you are talking in the right tense and maybe go a little more detail in your opening paragraph or write a concluding paragraph of what wealth means to you now if your blog was in pass tense.
Overall I enjoyed your post. It was an interesting read.
Drew.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I decided to write this blog differently than the rest of my other blogs, because I have never considered my socioeconomic status. This blog challenged me to think about what I thought wealth was. From reading other classmate’s blogs and class material, I now understand how life is different for other social classes.